Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW (formerly Sweet Mango Cafe)
“Dear PoPville,
Just passing along an update I received from Rooney Properties today regarding the development on the corner of Georgia & New Hampshire in Petworth (The Memphis). This project has been stalled for 3+ years now, however I noticed construction fencing going up this week so asked for an update. (more…)
Ed. Note: Maybe they are using it as a staging ground or for part of the Ward 1 Short-Term Family Housing being built.
“Dear PoPville,
Hoping that the PoPville community can weigh in to help us figure out what’s happening with an empty lot behind our place. Between Chapin and Belmont off 14th St there’s a lot that has been overgrown (to the point where it caught fire on the 4th of July two years ago from some kids shooting fireworks into the brush) and unoccupied for the better part of three years, with three shipping containers as its only occupants (plus about a thousand rats). (more…)
1001 North Capitol Street, NE via Town Danceboutique
Town Danceboutique closed after 10 years in Shaw last August. By the by – this is how it looks today (on Saturday):
2000 block of 8th Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Town 2.0 says:
“New Class “C” Nightclub offering entertainment, DJ, and dancing with snack offerings. Sidewalk Cafe Endorsement with 125 seats. Total Occupancy Load of 524 with seating for 40 patrons inside premises. Entertainment will occur inside the premises only
HOURS OF OPERATION (INSIDE PREMISES AND FOR SIDEWALK CAFE) Sunday through Thursday 12pm – 4am Friday and Saturday 12pm – 5am”
Town tweeted last night: (more…)
1630 Columbia Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Did you see the new construction project (The Silva) getting started on Columbia Road & Mozart Place (across from The Argonne)? It’s right behind the Scottish Rite building (and was a big parking lot).” (more…)
From a press release:
“Pendry Hotels & Resorts, today announced its further expansion into the Mid-Atlantic with Pendry Washington D.C. – The Wharf. The 140,000-square-foot hospitality development located within Phase 2 of The Wharf, is set to begin construction this summer. This new addition to The Wharf will bring the Pendry Hotels & Resorts refined sense of modern-day luxury hospitality to the waterfront neighborhood in 2022. (more…)
6th and Rhode Island Ave, NE
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, and Interim Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development John J. Falcicchio broke ground on Phase I of Bryant Street, a 13-acre mixed-use development that will deliver 487 apartment units, a nine-screen cinema, and 35,000 square feet of retail to Ward 5. The District provided a Tax-Increment Financing (TIF) agreement for the first phase of the development, which is expected to generate about $4 million in annual tax revenue. (more…)
Ed. Note: What’s your favorite condo/building name? Mine is still the Dudington in Adams Morgan/Lanier Heights.
There is not one but two Fahrenheit buildings, one of course is located next door to the Celsius building. I always wondered when a Kelvin would come. If you will it, it truly is no dream. (more…)
Arielle writes:
“Anyone know why the area around McMillan “park” (aka not the reservoir) smells like feces? Second miserable run down north cap and turning onto Channing”
Ed. Note: Last week UrbanTurf reported:
“For more than two years, appeals have kept the planned-unit development (PUD) in limbo. However last week, the DC Court of Appeals, in its final decision on the PUD, affirmed that while the original PUD order offered insufficient justification for several provisions of the development, the response that the Zoning Commission issued on remand adequately addressed any outstanding concerns.
Between this decision and the time extension granted earlier this year, the development team has until March 2021 to apply for building permits.“
18th and Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Japer Bowles for sharing with us:
“Wow! @AdamsMorganANC just unanimously passed a resolution asking the @dcpl to consider the infamous Suntrust plaza on 18th & Columbia as a place for a new public library.” (more…)
1401 Pennsylvania Ave, SE. Photo by Harrison O’Neill
Harrison writes:
“Signs now up for The Roost and Show of Hands at the Blackbird construction site!”
Washington CityPaper reported:
“Nick Farrell will lead the first bar to take shape in the 12,500-square-foot space, Show of Hands. You’ve tasted his cocktails at Iron Gate and Hazel.
Within The Roost, NRG will compliment Show of Hands with a beer bar from Greg Engert, plus a host of eateries.”
STAY TUNED.